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David vs. Goliath: Offense-Defense Theory and Asymmetric Wars
Ely, Alexander
Ely, Alexander
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This project examines the phenomenon of weaker states attacking stronger adversaries in the international system. It draws on the existing literature and establishes an argument based on the Offense-Defense balance, explaining that states' perceptions of a favorable offense-defense balance is crucial to explaining their decision-making and the timing of war initiation.
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Thesis is part of Honors ETD pilot project, 2008-2013. Migrated from Dspace in 2016.
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2009-05-13
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Security studies, Causes of war, International relations, Political science
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Government